Change and Reform Bloc leader MP Michel Aoun withdrew on Tuesday his confidence from Defense Minister Samir Moqbel, stressing that the latter had violated the privileges granted to him by the cabinet.
Following the bloc’s weekly meeting, MP Aoun noted that the said minister overlooked violations committed to the military, calling on the cabinet to rectify the errors.
On another note, MP Aoun stated that political void is prevailing in Lebanon since the extension of the parliament’s mandate happened illegally, voicing his fear from the prolongation of the cabinet’s term and other state institutions.
Aoun also accused ministers of “robbing municipalities,” emphasizing that state institutions are being exploited.
Separately, MP Aoun denounced the execution of 21 Egyptian Copts by the Islamic State in Libya, warning that terrorism will eventually target sponsor nations.